South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 11 Republican primary)

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South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District
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Election details
Filing deadline: April 1, 2024
Primary: June 11, 2024 Primary runoff: June 25, 2024 General: November 5, 2024
How to vote
Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in South Carolina
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Solid Republican DDHQ and The Hill: Safe Republican Inside Elections: Solid Republican Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican
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A Republican Party primary took place on June 11, 2024, in South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District to determine which Republican candidate would run in the district's general election on November 5, 2024. After no candidate won a majority of the votes in the primary election, the candidates with the two highest number of votes advanced to a primary runoff on June 25, 2024.

Mark Burns and Sheri Biggs advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 3.

All 435 seats were up for election. At the time of the election, Republicans had a 220 to 212 majority with three vacancies. As of June 2024, 45 members of the U.S. House had announced they were not running for re-election. To read more about the U.S. House elections taking place this year, click here.

In the 2022 election in this district, the Republican candidate won 97.6%-2.4%. Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Donald Trump (R) would have defeated Joe Biden (D) 68.0%-30.6%.

Candidate filing deadline	Primary election	General election
April 1, 2024	June 11, 2024	November 5, 2024

A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. South Carolina utilizes an open primary system, in which registered voters do not have to be members of a party to vote in that party's primary. Voters must take an oath affirming that they have not voted in another party's primary.

For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.

This page focuses on South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District Republican primary. For more in-depth information on the district's Republican primary runoff, Democratic primary, and the general election, see the following pages:

• South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)
• South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 11 Democratic primary)
• South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024

Candidates and election results

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 3

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 3 on June 11, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Burns	33.2	27,069
✔		Sheri Biggs	28.8	23,523
		Stewart Jones	18.7	15,260
		Kevin Bishop	11.0	8,972
		Franky Franco	4.3	3,494
	Submit photo	Elspeth Snow Murday	2.1	1,754
		Philip Healy	1.9	1,552

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 81,624
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Andrew Adams (R)
• Jeff Duncan (R)
• Michael LaPierre (R)
• Patrick Orr (R)

Candidate profiles

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Franky Franco

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Franky Franco is a lifelong South Carolinian and a fresh conservative voice ready to shake up Washington. A living testament to the American Dream, Franky’s mother was a Cuban exile who came to America fleeing Fidel Castro’s communist regime. As a first generation Cuban American of legal immigrants, Franky understands the threats posed by dictators abroad, and he equally understands the importance of a secure border at home so that our country can be safe and prosperous. He knows we have to finish Trump’s border wall, and his decades of experience in the boardroom means he knows the threats we face from China on trade, technology, and theft. After business school, Franky began his more than 16 year career as a leader in one of the largest telecommunications firms in America. During this tenure, he led operations to deliver solutions for more than 100M consumers and over 10M small businesses in the United States. He has worked on multi-billion dollar deals with some of the world’s largest and most powerful tech giants. Franky was raised in the Upstate as a God-fearing, Bible-based, conservative evangelical Christian. He attended Bob Jones University and later obtained his J.D. and M.B.A. from the University of South Carolina. Franky lives in Simpsonville with his wife, Lala, and is the proud father of five boys: Hayden (17), Ethan (16), Peyton (14), Gavin (12), and Cameron (11). They attend Emmanuel Bible Church, where he and Lala serve as Sunday School teachers."

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Key Messages

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Pro-Life. Pro-Gun. Pro-Trump.

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Rein in Spending to Lower Inflation

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Finish the Wall to Defend Our Southern Border

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House South Carolina District 3 in 2024.

Philip Healy

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I am Phil Healy, a conservative Christian, a business owner, Retired/disabled Combat Veteran, political outsider, and a strong MAGA Republican looking to help President Trump Drain the Swamp/Sewer in DC to Make America Great Again! I have stood with President Trump since Day 1 when he first announced his Presidential run in 2015! I also PLEDGE to serve for only 2 terms if you elect me to represent you in Congress! I will also donate $80,000 of the $174,000 congressional salary per year to charities throughout the 3rd district! In addition, at a minimum, I ll also host quarterly town halls throughout the district in a different county each quarter to keep you informed about the happenings in Congress!"

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Key Messages

To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here.

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Finish President Trumps border wall! I want to address the urgent crisis at our southern border. The situation is out of control, with record numbers of illegal crossings, human trafficking, and drug smuggling threatening the safety and security of our country. As your Congressman, I will be committed to securing and protecting our southern border. We must take swift action to enforce our immigration laws, build a strong border wall, and support our law enforcement officers who are on the front lines of this crisis. The influx of illegal immigrants is straining our resources, endangering our communities, and undermining the rule of law. It is time to put America first and ensure that our border is secure and our nation is protected.

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National Debt crisis! I want to highlight the urgent and real dangers posed by our national debt. The current levels of debt are unsustainable and threaten the economic future of our country. The burden of this debt will be passed on to future generations, limiting their opportunities and stifling economic growth. I am committed to taking bold action to address this crisis and to ensure a stable and prosperous future for all Americans. We must prioritize fiscal responsibility, cut wasteful spending, and implement policies that promote economic growth and job creation. It is time to confront the dangers of our national debt head-on and to make the tough decisions necessary to secure a brighter future for future generations.

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I want to address the very real concerns surrounding the 2020 election. The evidence of widespread fraud and irregularities cannot be ignored, and it is clear that this election was stolen from the American people. As your candidate for Congress, I will fight tirelessly to ensure that every legal vote is counted and that the integrity of our elections is restored. We cannot allow our democracy to be undermined by those who seek to manipulate the system for their own gain. Together, we will stand up for truth, transparency, and the rule of law. I will not rest until justice is served and the will of the American people is upheld. Let's work together to ensure that our elections are free, fair, and secure. Make America Great Again!

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House South Carolina District 3 in 2024.

Elspeth Snow Murday

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Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "My family arrived on the Mayflower and many fought in the Revolutionary War - this country is my family's legacy. They passed their values down to me, and I can reforge our divided nation into something resembling the original blueprint. I'm an agronomist, not a career politician, but have political experience and success - I can put extra money in your pocket, reduce your bills, and force large companies to deal with people fairly. I fought paralysis for about a decade. After the doctors gave up on me, I taught myself neuroimmunology while I struggled to read. The source of my medical problems is a genetic sequence which has never been found in any other person, living or dead, and which restructured my entire brain. As a result, I spent ten years walking in every other human being's shoes on the worst days of their lives. I was the only candidate who registered to run a year before Jeff announced his retirement - eleven months before I found the final key to my recovery. I heeded the Call and my faith was rewarded. The rest waited for the attractive target of an empty seat. My decisions are not based on odds of personal gain but on necessity - saving my country is not optional. God's greatest gift to mankind is the foundation of this nation's Constitution - free will. I can reforge our nation but you must choose me freely. This election you do not need to settle for a lesser evil, Good is on the ballot. You will get what you vote for."

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Key Messages

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Balance the budget, enact term limits & campaign finance reform, and end birthright citizenship.

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Monthly town halls - make transparency and accountability into an institution.

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Support our farms, rural communities, and traditional families.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House South Carolina District 3 in 2024.

Voting information

See also: Voting in South Carolina

Election information in South Carolina: June 11, 2024, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: May 10, 2024
• By mail: Postmarked by May 13, 2024
• Online: May 12, 2024

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

No

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: May 31, 2024
• By mail: Received by May 31, 2024
• Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: June 11, 2024
• By mail: Received by June 11, 2024

Was early voting available to all voters?

N/A

What were the early voting start and end dates?

May 28, 2024 to June 7, 2024

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (EST)

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Sheri Biggs	Republican Party	$1,076,796	$972,710	$104,085	As of December 31, 2024
Kevin Bishop	Republican Party	$210,049	$209,549	$500	As of December 31, 2024
Mark Burns	Republican Party	$789,646	$788,435	$2,557	As of December 31, 2024
Franky Franco	Republican Party	$123,656	$123,656	$0	As of September 30, 2024
Philip Healy	Republican Party	$24,888	$24,888	$0	As of June 12, 2024
Stewart Jones	Republican Party	$307,145	$307,145	$0	As of November 19, 2024
Elspeth Snow Murday	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

District analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

• District map - A map of the district in place for the election.
• Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2024 U.S. House elections in the state.
• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
• State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

• District map
• Competitiveness
• Presidential elections
• State party control

Below was the map in use at the time of the election. Click the map below to enlarge it.

See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2024

This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in South Carolina.

South Carolina U.S. House competitiveness, 2014-2024
Office	Districts/ offices	Seats	Open seats	Candidates	Possible primaries	Contested Democratic primaries	Contested Republican primaries	% of contested primaries	Incumbents in contested primaries	% of incumbents in contested primaries
2024	7	7	1	29	14	4	5	64.3%	3	50.0%
2022	7	7	0	28	14	2	4	42.9%	4	57.1%
2020	7	7	0	20	14	3	2	35.7%	1	14.3%
2018	7	7	1	43	14	6	3	64.3%	2	33.3%
2016	7	7	0	17	14	1	2	21.4%	2	28.6%
2014	7	7	0	17	14	3	2	35.7%	2	28.6%

Post-filing deadline analysis

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in South Carolina in 2024. Information below was calculated on April 23, 2024, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

Twenty-nine candidates ran for South Carolina’s seven U.S. House districts, including 11 Democrats and 18 Republicans. That’s 4.14 candidates per district, more than the four candidates per district in 2022 and the 2.86 candidates in 2020.

The 3rd Congressional District was the only open district, meaning the incumbent did not file to run. The only other election cycle this decade when an incumbent did not run for re-election was 2018.

Incumbent Jeff Duncan (R-3rd) did not run for re-election because he is retired from public office.

Nine candidates—two Democrats and seven Republicans—ran for the open 3rd Congressional District, the most candidates that ran for a seat in South Carolina in 2024.

Nine primaries—four Democratic and five Republican—were contested in 2024, tying with 2018 for the most this decade.

Three incumbents—Nancy Mace (R-1st), Joe Wilson (R-2nd), and William Timmons (R-4th)—were in contested primaries.

Candidates filed to run in the Republican and Democratic primaries in all seven districts, meaning no seats were guaranteed to either party.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+21. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 21 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made South Carolina's 3rd the 36th most Republican district nationally.

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.

2020 presidential results in South Carolina's 3rd based on 2024 district lines
Joe Biden	Donald Trump
30.6%	68.0%

Inside Elections Baselines

See also: Inside Elections

Inside Elections' Baseline is a figure that analyzes all federal and statewide election results from the district over the past four election cycles. The results are combined in an index estimating the strength of a typical Democratic or Republican candidate in the congressional district. The table below displays the Baseline data for this district.

Inside Elections Baseline for 2024
Democratic Baseline	Republican Baseline	Difference
29.5	68.8	R+39.2

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in South Carolina, 2020

South Carolina presidential election results (1900-2020)

• 16 Democratic wins
• 14 Republican wins
• 1 other win

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020
Winning Party	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	SR	D	D	D	R	R	R	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R

See also: Party control of South Carolina state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of South Carolina's congressional delegation as of May 2024.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from South Carolina
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	0	1	1
Republican	2	6	8
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	7	9

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in South Carolina's top four state executive offices as of May 2024.

State executive officials in South Carolina, May 2024
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Henry McMaster
Lieutenant Governor	Pamela Evette
Secretary of State	Mark Hammond
Attorney General	Alan Wilson

State legislature

South Carolina State Senate

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	15
	Republican Party	30
	Other	1
	Vacancies	0
Total		46

South Carolina House of Representatives

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	35
	Republican Party	88
	Other	0
	Vacancies	1
Total		124

Trifecta control

The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until the 2024 election.

South Carolina Party Control: 1992-2024
No Democratic trifectas  •  Twenty-two years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24
Governor	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
Senate	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
House	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in South Carolina in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in South Carolina, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2024
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
South Carolina	U.S. House	Ballot-qualified party	N/A	$3,480.00	4/1/2024	Source
South Carolina	U.S. House	Unaffiliated	5% of the active, registered voters in the district	N/A	7/15/2024	Source

See also

• South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)
• South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 11 Democratic primary)
• South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024
• United States House elections in South Carolina, 2024 (June 11 Democratic primaries)
• United States House elections in South Carolina, 2024 (June 11 Republican primaries)
• United States House Democratic Party primaries, 2024
• United States House Republican Party primaries, 2024
• United States House of Representatives elections, 2024
• U.S. House battlegrounds, 2024

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Footnotes

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South Carolina's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Lindsey Graham (R)

Tim Scott (R)

Representatives

District 1

Nancy Mace (R)

District 2

Joe Wilson (R)

District 3

Sheri Biggs (R)

District 4

William Timmons (R)

District 5

Ralph Norman (R)

District 6

James Clyburn (D)

District 7

Russell Fry (R)

Republican Party (8)

Democratic Party (1)

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